Myrtle Essential Oil

Description:

Myrtle is a small tree with many tough slender boughs. It has a brownish red bark with small pointed leaves. It produces flowers which turn into black berries; both the flowers and leaves are very fragrant.

Uses & Benefits:

Myrtle oil is used for fortifying natural defenses of body and is very effective in treating colds, bronchitis and fever.

The natural essential oil is used as aromatherapy oil too.

Myrtle oil is the right treatment for alleviating effects of stress as well as is a great mood booster.

The oil is also effective in treating thyroid related problems.

The natural essential oil also possesses antiseptic properties that are very effective in treatment of skin wounds and other skin conditions.

Myrtle Essential Oil Specification:

Botanical Name: Myrtus communis

Common name: Myrtle essential oil, Roman myrtle essential oil

Origin: Morocco

Mode of Extraction: Steam distilled

Parts Used: Leaves & tops

Note Classification: Middle

Appearance: Pale amber liquid

Organoleptic Properties: Fresh camphor floral herbal odor

Refractive Index at 20 °C: 1.510 - 1.560

Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.950 - 0.960

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers